Public Meeting Scheduled for the East Fort Thompson Ave. Sidewalk Improvement Project on March 31

Public Meeting Scheduled for the East Fort Thompson Ave. Sidewalk Improvement Project on March 31

LABELLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public meeting either in person or online on March 31, Tuesday, anytime between 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to view the sidewalk improvement design project on East Fort Thompson Avenue from State Road (S.R. 29)/Bridge Street to S.R. 80/East Hickpochee Avenue, Financial Project ID No: 438067-1.

The purpose of this project is to construct a new sidewalk along East Fort Thompson Avenue from S.R. 29/Bridge Street to S.R. 80/Hickpochee Avenue. Project improvements will also include pavement reconstruction near S.R. 29/Bridge Street, isolated locations of milling and resurfacing to install new crosswalk markings, and drainage system upgrades consisting of a new closed-pipe conveyance system.

Materials will be available on the project website. (https://www.swflroads.com/project/438067-1)  The same materials will be provided for every option. This will include a looping informational video but no formal presentation.  The project team will be available to answer questions.

IN-PERSON OPTION:

LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

ONLINE OPTION:

Register in advance by clicking the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7168062001916456543

If you are unable to attend, comments can be provided through the project webpage or by contacting the FDOT Project Manager David Agacinski, Florida Department of Transportation, 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913, David.Agacinski@dot.state.fl.us, (239) 225-1924.  While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by Monday, April 13, 2026, to be included in the formal meeting record.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the public meeting.

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The Florida Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.